With lower than six months left on his present contract at Outdated Trafford, Manchester United introduced on Thursday that Brazilian ace Casemiro will depart the membership on the finish of the 2025-26 season.
The previous Actual Madrid famous person could have been a key determine within the coronary heart of United’s midfield this season, however Casemiro will finish his four-year spell in Manchester’s crimson half.
The 33-year-old, who joined from Los Blancos in 2022 in a deal mentioned to be value £70m, additionally scored the opening aim as United received the Carabao Cup at Wembley a yr later.
The Pink Devils may also take Casemiro’s £350,000-a-week wages off their books as it’s confirmed that the five-time Champions League winner will depart Outdated Trafford on the finish of the season.
United are reportedly eyeing two England internationals as they put together to revamp their midfield this summer time.
Elliot Anderson – Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest could also be on the heart of a Premier League relegation battle this season, however midfield talisman Sean Dyche’s inventory is at an all-time excessive.
Elliott Anderson could have been proven a crimson card late within the Europa League throughout Forest’s 1-0 defeat away to Braga on Thursday evening, however the 23-year-old has been one of many standout midfield stars on this yr’s Premier League.
Many could have been shocked when Anderson left his boyhood membership Newcastle for a charge of round £35 million in the summertime of 2024, however the England worldwide is having fun with life on the Metropolis Floor.
Taking part in a number one function as Nottingham Forest booked their iconic European journey final season, the Forest midfield ace has additionally turn into a daily participant for Thomas Tuchel’s aspect.
Anderson, who is predicted to be a part of the Three Lions squad that travels to North America for the World Cup this summer time, has additionally been linked with quite a few Premier League powers in latest months.
There could also be reviews that Forest bosses are valuing the participant’s six worldwide caps at greater than £100m, however there may be additionally hypothesis that Andersson is being seen as Casemiro’s dream alternative this summer time.
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— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 10, 2025
Adam Wharton – Crystal Palace
Adam Wharton could have solely simply arrived at Crystal Palace on deadline day in January 2024, however the former Blackburn teenager has hit the bottom operating since becoming a member of England’s elite squad.
The 21-year-old, who has loved a sensational rise to superstardom, is broadly thought to be one in every of Europe’s hottest up-and-coming midfield stars.
Wharton, who has turn into a mainstay in south London, is a part of Tuchel’s Euro24 squad and can be thought-about a powerful candidate to associate Declan Rice within the heart of the park for this summer time’s World Cup finals.
He has reportedly attracted sturdy curiosity from the likes of Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis over the previous 12 months, whereas it has additionally been prompt that Spanish icon Actual Madrid are additionally keeping track of the three-capped worldwide.
It has actually been a nightmare week for the Eagles, with the important thing gamers of their midfield set to depart Selhurst Park this summer time.
Earlier within the week, information additionally emerged that main goalscorer Jean-Philippe Mateta is trying to depart the membership earlier than the top of the January switch window, after skipper Marc Guehy accomplished his everlasting transfer to Man Metropolis on Monday and Oliver Glasner introduced he could be leaving south London on the finish of the 2025/26 season.
🚨🗣 Simply In – Fabrizio Romano:
“Manchester United are involved in Adam Wharton and quite a few different golf equipment are additionally … however Crystal Palace are targeted on the participant’s season and will not be involved in promoting him in January.”
“Crystal Palace may have entry to Wharton’s state of affairs… pic.twitter.com/wzrtjsFnZD
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) October 13, 2025
